Typical price: £350
What is it: High-end 12-megapixel compact with wideangle zoom
What we think: You're paying for the GX200's design and features, so don't expect any great jump in image quality
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 September 2008
Tags: Ricoh, Ricoh GX200, mode dial, pixels, LCD screen
We like:
Small size; build quality; advanced controls; wideangle zoom
We don't like:
Expensive for a compact; performance good but not outstanding
CNET UK judgement:
Ricoh might not be one of the biggest names in photography, but it has a long history of camera manufacturing and its compact GR film camera earned a cult following. The GX200 offers the same blend of pocketability and power. Cheaper cameras can match its picture quality, though, so it's the build, handling and features you're paying for
Full review:
Digital SLRs are big, heavy and awkward to lug around. So what do you do if you want SLR-style capabilities in a pocket-sized package? With its 12-megapixel sensor, wideangle zoom and hands-on controls, the £350 Ricoh GX200 sounds like the perfect solution -- an SLR in miniature. Continue Reading...
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